Bollywood stalwarts bid goodbye to Zohra Sehgal, the famously fiesty veteran actress who passed into the ages on July 10.For the spirited Zohra Sehgal, age was truly just a number.

Born on April 27, 1912, Zohra started her career with the iconic dancer-choreographer Uday Shankar.

In 2007, in what was to be her among her last film appearances, Zohra Sehgal floored us all as the sass-mouthing mother of Amitabh Bachchan's confirmed bachelor chef in R Balki's Cheeni Kum.

Gurinder Chaddha, who worked with Zohra Sehgal in three films, pays tribute.

I loved working with Zohra, we worked on three films -- Bhaaji On The Beach, Bend It Like Beckham and Mistress of Spices -- and in every case, she became the life and soul of the set as soon as she stepped onto it.

Never was there an actress who enjoyed plying her trade with such fun and commitment. She was able to be dramatic and funny, touching and farcical effortlessly.

Before takes, she would always whisper to me to tell her if she was overacting as she had a tendency to do that.

She always asked so sweetly and in such a charming way. She had her own unique style of performance -- always pitch perfect.

We should celebrate and salute the long and extremely memorable contribution she has made to our world.

I have also had the great privilege of working with her in a play called Diary of Anne Frank.

I think it was the best play I have ever worked in , but sadly we could do only nine shows as Shabanaji (Azmi) couldn't do more due to her Rajya Sabha commitments. To watch Zohra aapa rehearse and perform in her 90s was a sheer delight!

I was in awe of her hard work, commitment, talent and understanding of the art form.

She lived a full life and inspired many.

She will go down in history as a woman of great substance.

Thank you Zohra aapa for touching my life. May your vibrant soul rest in peace.